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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
melatonin
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
This forum is for questions and support regarding child nutrition issues such as: Acne and food, Allergies and food, Balanced Menus, Diabetes, Finicky Eaters, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, Weight Loss.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
melatonin
by jessica224, Nov 15, 2008 09:38AM
Is your child male or female?
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Female
What is your child's height?
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36 in
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
25 lb
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Nov 15, 2008 09:18PM
, Nov 15, 2008 09:18PMTo: jessica224
There have been studies of children with Neuro disorders having sleeping disabilities and the use of melatonin with some good results, however, there is no established recommended dosage or usage for small children. Giving sleeping supplements at an early age is not a good idea. Suggest relaxing before bedtime, read a book and try to make bedtime fun. Maybe give the pacifier back and ask yourself - Is it worth all the fighting at this time? Try in a few months to take it away. Ask the Child Behavior Forum for addition information.
